samwan
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Three is a family....
I naively thought the Breguet 7067 la Tradition GMT would close the books for me in 2013 and was pleasantly surprised when the dealer called last week to say the Lang & Heyne Friedrich III I ordered some time ago had arrived.
This is the third Lang & Heyne I acquired (after the Friedrich August I and Konig Albert Saxonia monopush chronograph). I was primarily attracted by the smaller case size (40 mm) and the black silver dial/rose gold case combo.
If my understanding is correct, a Japanese collector commissioned the production of the first piece in steel and mine was the second piece, hence the 'No. 2' on the dial.
Here are some hastily taken pictures:
How I love those Cathedral hands and the Roman numerals!
The timepiece is equiped with the manually wind in-house movement Caliber VI with stop second function.
On closer examination, the shock-proof mechanism is 'decorated' with a diamond, as opposed to the more traditional ruby. This is nice.
I couldn't wait to try the watch on my wrist. It feels very comfortable - both the size and the weight seem right. I imagine the steel version would be lighter ...
In case you are interested, here are some pictures of the two 'older' Lang & Heynes in my possession:
The Friedrich August I has lovely Louis XV hands -
The King Albert of Saxony is armed with the Calber IV. Both have enamel dials:
Happy holidays everyone!
Sam
This message has been edited by samwan on 2013-12-11 19:33:13
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Three is a family....
I naively thought the Breguet 7067 la Tradition GMT would close the books for me in 2013 and was pleasantly surprised when the dealer called last week to say the Lang & Heyne Friedrich III I ordered some time ago had arrived. This is the third Lang & Heyn...
Hi Sam
Great shots as always, and you have a great trio I admire all of them. Which do you feel wears the best?I do not own an L&H yet, but I like all three of your choices. I cannot try any on, as there are no stocking dealers here in PA. The best to you in...
Thx Joe
I like the chrono best but suspect I will wear the black dial more often. Best to you in 2014 as well. Sam
As always
As always, you show the faultless taste. Your latest ranks alongside my other favourite in your collection, the Ferrier Tourbillon. Congratulations to an exquisite timepiece. Dean
This is flattering Dean
The LF Torby is one of my favorites too, current fiasco with the brand notwithstanding.... Best Sam
Sam, you will never cease to amaze me. Your collection is just sublime.
Congratulations, my friend. Be careful, the 20 remaining days of this year may provide you something else! :) Best, Nicolas
LOL Nico....I will make sure activities over the next 20 days
Are closely packed so that I won't wander 'accidentally' into a watch shop. All the best to you in 2014 Sam
Wow a third!
You really like this brand! I like the size of this one and the classic black dial is exquisite. The mono pusher is my dream one though. :) Best fernando
Let's swap some of our watches Fernando
No cigar for guessing which one of yours I crave for.... :) Merry X'mas to you and your family. Sam
That may be a good idea Sam!
The grass is always greener..... :) And a very happy one to you & yours too! :) :) Best fernando
What a splendid collection of Time-Piece you have.....
Congratulations, all are absolutely beautiful but the chronograph is to die for:) Cheers and happy New Year Francois from Down Under
sam you have...
.... some wonderful and wonderfully thought out pieces. I always enjoy discovering what you have just acquired!
Stunning
Great combo with rosé gold and black dial. And those hands! L&h is old school craftsmanship with a modern touch.
A few more shots for you....
Side-by-side with the Laurent Ferrier Galet tourbillon Hope you enjoy them.... ...
Beautiful new L&H
Their chrono is top of the class! Am currently (eagerly) waiting the arrival of my Fred III, albeit in S/S. Your rose gold version looks very, very elegant. Really liking those hands...Enjoy! Cheers, m
So we have similar tastes :)
Show us some pictures when your piece arrives... Best Sam
